Posted on3 January 2020
https://coolhunting.com/design/purified-sewage-water-forest-in-egyptian-desert/
To prevent desertification (the eventual progression of land from fertile to arid) in a region of Egypt where the issue is prevalent, scientists are rerouting sewage waste water from nearby cities, passing it through natural purification processes, and using the nutrient-rich solution to fuel the growth of a “green wall.” Named the Serapium Forest, this oasis exists in the barren area around the Suez Canal and is home to eucalyptus, teak and mahogany trees. The 500-mile forest is just the beginning of an effort that is to be mirrored across 10 countries in Africa and China.
Read more at Good News Network: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/using-sewage-water-to-grow-trees-in-egyptian-desert/
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